- Desert Island Cloud Alternative Danish Trio 802 Goes Full Disco with ‘Princess’!

Fuzzy, distorted, and impossibly catchy, the new single ‘Princess’ proves 802 is unstoppable. The Danish indie trailblazers 802 are closing out 2024 with a bang. The three-piece—Andreas Asingh (vocals, keys, drums), Emil Sørensen (guitar), and Kristian Holbæk (bass)—blend 80s disco, heavy metal, and their signature fuzzed-out wall of sound on their latest single, Princess.

This summer saw the band electrify crowds at massive Scandinavian festivals, including Copenhell and Roskilde Festival, where their mix of mosh-worthy riffs and pop hooks brought together metalheads and synth-pop fans in euphoric chaos. Now, with the release of Princess, 802 cements its reputation as one of Denmark’s most innovative acts.

The single doesn’t just blend genres—it obliterates boundaries. With pulsating 80s synths, soaring hooks, and thunderous distortion, Princess is pure sonic alchemy. It’s no wonder the band is up for New Artist of the Year and New Live Artist of the Year at the Danish Metal Awards (Den Hårde Tone).

But 802 isn’t just a band—it’s a multi-sensory experience. Known for their cult-status short films, the trio has gained international recognition for their cinematic flair. Last year’s A Heavy Metal Bedtime Story earned a nomination at the UK Music Video Awards, and The Curse of the Velvet Vampire snagged Best International Short at A Night of Horror.

This December, they’ll unveil their latest cinematic chapter with the premiere of ‘1986 Forever’, directed by Casper Balslev (known for his work with Alt-J, MØ, and Mew). The film, a darkly comedic postmodern love letter to 80s metal, follows the misadventures of a fictional heavy metal band as they chase stardom—complete with kung fu fights, absurd humour, and a mysterious Danish drummer who just might hold the key to their big break.